I’ve been doing road trips between Canada and the U.S. for years, but lately the border crossings feel quieter than I’ve ever seen. According to new data, Canadian car trips to the U.S. were down 37% in July compared to last year, with air travel also dropping 26%. That’s seven straight months of declines. In cities like Seattle, Portland, and Detroit, the drop in Canadian visitors is hard to miss fewer BC and Ontario plates in parking lots, shorter lines at popular attractions, and even some local businesses mentioning slower sales.
Officials are blaming a mix of political tensions, travel warnings, and a less welcoming image of the U.S. I’m curious if others who regularly travel this route have noticed the same thing.
Have your recent border trips felt quieter, or is it just certain regions seeing the slowdown?
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